Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic engineering team as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in a modern FMCG production facility. This hands-on role offers the chance to work with high-speed packaging machinery, focusing on continuous improvement and operational excellence. You'll be responsible for delivering maintenance, diagnosing process issues, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong mechanical and electrical skills, and is passionate about improving machinery. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve process issues affecting packaging accuracy.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Modern packaging equipment

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £44,000 £48,000 (4-on/4-off Days, 7am7pm)

We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team within a modern, fast-paced FMCG production facility. This site operates high-speed packaging machinery and is focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Role Overview:
This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys solving process-related issues, and is keen to take ownership of improvements. You'll be the 7th engineer joining an existing team of six, working a 4-on/4-off days-only shift pattern, with some flexibility expected.

Key Responsibilities of this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Role:

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of modern packaging machinery.

• Diagnose and resolve process issues especially those affecting packaging accuracy, throughput, or equipment reliability.

• Investigate faults such as misfeeds, jams, product misalignment, or packaging defects (e.g., twisted pallets, missing items).

• Implement modifications and improvements to reduce downtime and boost efficiency.

• Work closely with the team to maintain engineering standards and ensure high operational uptime.

• Contribute to root cause analysis and offer engineering-led solutions to reduce reoccurring issues.

• Apply a hands-on approach to machinery, focusing on technical and mechanical problem-solving.

• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing environments.

• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.

• Exposure to modern packaging equipmentwith a passion for understanding and improving machinery.

• A tinkerer mindset curious, hands-on, and solutions-driven.

• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.

• Comfortable in a data-driven, solutions-focused engineering culture.

If you like the look of this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role, then click and apply or if you would like further information, please contact Jamie Garcia-Courtice at Orion Electrotech [e-mail]

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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